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Capoeira South London is a welcoming and down-to-earth gym that offers the opportunity to experience Capoeira Angola in South London. Led by experienced teachers with years of experience in Capoeira Angola in Brazil, the group is open to both beginners and those who have prior experience in Capoeira.
The gym aims to provide a space for individuals to learn to play Capoeira while also developing movement, music, rhythm, and new perspectives on the world. Capoeira is an art form that originated in African Brazil and is characterised by its expression of resistance to oppression, dedication to beauty and skill, and collective play. It has evolved into a mature art form with complex music, lyrical rituals, and physical self-expression, all rooted in African culture.
Classes are currently held on Wednesdays at 7:30 PM at the Brixton Moorlands Community Centre. The gym also offers classes on Fridays at various dates throughout the year. To stay updated on class schedules and events, individuals can visit the gym's Facebook page at https://www. facebook.
com/angolasouthlondon.
In addition to regular classes, Capoeira South London occasionally hosts workshops with Mestre Valmir from FICA. These workshops provide an opportunity for participants to dive deep into the rituals, movements, music, and philosophy of Capoeira Angola. Accommodations can also be arranged for those who need it.
For individuals interested in joining, the gym offers a welcoming and inclusive environment where they can learn and share movements, music, rhythm, and a new way of looking at the world. The collective tradition of Capoeira Angola is cultivated and grown through the teachings of Paul, Vitoria, and Goia, the experienced teachers leading the classes at Capoeira South London.
Whether someone is a beginner or has prior experience in Capoeira, Capoeira South London provides a space for individuals to experience and share the essence of Capoeira Angola in South London.
